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CV53 TNN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,693 mi
Last recorded112,693 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 TNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 112,639 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,649 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,329 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,133 miles

play in offside front strut mount

Fail 25 Oct 2012 55,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

play in offside front strut mount

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,435 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 82,435 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 69,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,491 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,552 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 54,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,130 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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CV53 TNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV53 TNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV53 TNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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